Commencement Ceremony, Album 2
Nate Chapman, Bryce Biberstein, and Alex Schrader certainly are all smiles as Commencement awaits.
Commencement speakers Ryan Cloyd (left) and Andy Walsh prepare for their moment on stage.
What graduation ceremony wouldn't be complete without a selfie or two? Jorge Diaz-Aguilar (with phone) initiates this one.
Professor of Economics Christie Byun readies to march in.
Luke Holm says thumbs up to the Class of 2014!
Stephen L. Ferguson (left) and President Gregory D. Hess share a light moment heading into the ceremony.
Ryan Cloyd delivers his commencement address. 'Wabash has instilled a desire to know more, a constant questioning of why things are the way they are,' he said. 'Don’t let that desire fade away.'
Classmates Harrison Slater, Drew Songer, Ray Stark, and Andrew Stegelmann (right to left from first full face) listen intently to Ryan Cloyd's speech.
Andy Walsh delivers his commencement message. 'True happiness is wanting what you already have,' he said. 'Obviously, all of us want success and want to achieve, yet we can’t get caught up in the next goal and the next goal and forget to enjoy the journey…Don’t let that determine your happiness.'
Edward Evans ’13 proudly sings the Alma Mater.
'In this blending of the new and old — in this connection between the yesterdays and the tomorrows — the new tomorrows simply win,' said President Hess.
Junior Marshals Billy McManus (left) and Steve Batchelder join Faculty Marshal Tobey Herzog.
One hundred seventy-two members of the Class of 2014 received diplomas Sunday.
Chemistry professor Lon Porter enjoys a moment in the sun.
A close-up of the Caleb Mills mace.
Nate Scola moments after stepping off the podium with his diploma.
Ben Cook looks pleased upon leaving the podium.
Patrick Stroud was the last member of the Class of 2014 to exit the stage.
'Be assured, gentlemen, that your Wabash education has provided you with the simple gifts you need to find your way into your new tomorrows; to make good and to do good; to find meaning and purpose in life and to celebrate it,' said President Hess.
The sense of accomplishment on Graduation Day can be overwhelming, but not on the face of Ross Hendrickson.
'Go forth Gentlemen of Wabash and leave this place with pride in your accomplishments and confidence that you will make a difference in this world,' said President Hess.
Chet Turnbeaugh sings Old Wabash for the first time as an alumnus.
Members of the Class of 2014 process out toward the Senior Arch.